Author Archives: Calvin Sense
Calvin Sense: Negative Rap Heroes Create Negative Wanna-Bes & Hunting for Foley Killer
The shooting of Suge Knight – gangster rap mogul and founder of Death Row Records – at last night’s pre-party for the Video Music Awards highlights the negative image of the music industry. Unfortunately this negative image is a role model for African-American youth. Kids who … Continue reading
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Calvin Sense: Can Death of ‘Strong-Arm’ Robber Michael Brown Lead to Positive Change?
There are lessons to be learned from Ferguson, Missouri… No one can put themselves inside the mind of another person, but the actions of that person can provide a pretty good window into their mind set… Because basically, actions don’t … Continue reading
Calvin Sense: Police Bias Exists, Even in Kansas City
A few bad eggs in the police force can make things escalate in a bad way… That a handful of police have demonstrated bias in policing is not imaginary. Most minorities know that even if a police officer follows the … Continue reading
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Calvin Sense: Where Were the Cries to Stop the Looting in Ferguson?
As seen in the photos of Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton in Ferguson, they can have the effect of making people very enthusiastic, dedicated and willing to make sacrifices in the fight against racism… However a gift like that is a double … Continue reading
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Calvin Sense: Ferguson Shooting a Wakeup Call for Urban Youth
Will America ever get over the racial divide? This country’s racial divide was not created overnight and will certainly not be swept away overnight. Everyone has perceived views of every racial group that exists in America. And these perceived views have … Continue reading
